Nigeria’s proposed state police constitutional amendment reaches a major milestone after 24 State Houses of Assembly approve it. The Presidency, via Femi Gbajabiamila—Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill—states the constitutionally required 24-state endorsement benchmark for the bill to become law has been met.
Several outlets publish lists of the approving states and note that additional assemblies are expected to conclude deliberations next week or after further review. Coverage also highlights how approvals are distributed across the country, with some states still pending. One outlet reports that 12 states have yet to give their final nod, while another adds a regional breakdown, including which southern states remain outstanding.
Across reporting, the key emphasis is on confirmation that the threshold for legal progression has been achieved, alongside continued work to secure remaining approvals. Outlets largely agree on the approval count (24) and that more states are still being awaited.
